The drama from the pods spilled over into real life for the cast of Love Is Blind season 9, leading to a romantic connection that took everyone by surprise. After their engagements ended, Joe Ferrucci and Kacie McIntosh briefly dated, a revelation that shocked fans and cast members alike. The relationship was confirmed at the season reunion and has since been a source of ongoing tension, with Joe’s former fiancรฉe, Madison Maidenberg, claiming it contributed to the end of her own engagement.
The Reunion Revelation
During the Love Is Blind season 9 reunion, host Vanessa Lachey asked Kacie if she had dated any other pod squad members after the show. After a moment of hesitation, Kacie confirmed the rumors, revealing that she had gone on dates with Joe. Joe, who was engaged to Madison Maidenberg during the experiment, clarified that their relationship lasted for about a month to a month and a half after filming. He stated, “I think it just kind of fizzled out. It just ultimately didn’t work out.” Kacie agreed, suggesting that the timing was not right for either of them so soon after their broken engagements. She explained, “I don’t think either of us were ready. We just came off this thing where we told other people we loved each other, and it just got too intense too quick.” The announcement was met with visible shock from other cast members and hosts.
Madison’s Accusations and the “Googly Eyes” Incident
The revelation was not taken lightly by Joe’s former fiancรฉe, Madison. She immediately argued that the connection between Joe and Kacie had negatively affected her own engagement to Joe. She recalled a specific incident on the night of their wedding dress and tux fittings, stating, “I’m standing there with a wedding ring on telling your groomsmen how much I love you, that I’m excited about this. I look over and Kacie has two paws on Joe’s chest.” Madison said that Joe himself told her that “Kacie was giving me googly eyes” that night. She firmly believes this interaction played a role in their breakup, which happened the very next day. Madison also accused Kacie of making an inappropriate “eskimo sisters” comment to her at a later pool party, which Kacie claimed was meant as a joke.
Joe and Kacie both denied that there was any overlap between his engagement to Madison and his subsequent relationship with Kacie. Joe insisted that Madison’s version of events was “totally false” and that Kacie’s flirtation had nothing to do with his decision to end the engagement. Kacie also questioned whether she ever put her hands on Joe’s chest that night, maintaining that she did not start speaking to Joe until weeks after his split from Madison.
The Current Girlfriend’s Claims
Adding another layer to the story, Joe’s current girlfriend, Averee Madison, has also spoken out. Averee, who began dating Joe after his relationship with Kacie ended, confirmed on the Reality Receipts podcast that Joe and Kacie had gone on “a couple of dates.” However, she claimed that Kacie’s interest in Joe did not stop even after she and Joe became a couple. Averee stated, “Joe getting a girlfriend did not stop her from continuously trying.” She alleged that Kacie would send Joe messages “every couple weekends” and would try to hook up with him despite knowing he was in a relationship. Averee did not hold back her opinion of Kacie, saying, “I personally choose to surround myself with women who lift each other up and follow girl code, that will never be Kacie.”
Fan Reactions to the Messy Love Triangle
The surprise reveal and the ensuing drama quickly sparked reactions from fans on social media. Many expressed their shock at the unexpected turn of events, with one fan writing, “Definitely knew that the moment the question was asked and i saw Joe’s face. Did not see that coming AT ALL.” Others called out the messy behavior, with comments like, “Not Joe and Kacie being messy asf. Googly eyes is crazy.” Several fans directed their criticism specifically at Joe, with one stating, “JOE IS A PIECE OF S*IT. WHAT,” and another adding, “Joe is surely the villain of the season. He is so smug.” The general consensus online was one of surprise and disapproval for the complicated love triangle that formed after the cameras stopped rolling.
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